Hawaiian Vacation Packages by Kalei

While on Oahu, visit Iolani Palace, a fascinating museum, offering interesting Hawaiian history and dating back to the 1800’s.
 
For me, Iolani Palace is so much a part of my life.  In my youth, Iolani Palace was the Capitol Building. My mom, was receptionist/secretary for Governor John A Burns.
In the summer months, I would take hula, ukulele, & swimming lessons at the YWCA, which is right across the street from the Palace grounds.  At the end of the day, I’d walk over to Iolani Palace and wait for mom to finish work. So, for me, Iolani Palace is very close to my heart as cherished childhood memories.
 
(After visiting Iolani Palace walk over to Chinatown to indulge in tasty restaurants, shop in the quaint asian specialty stores, or visit the open markets with a vast array of local fruits, veggies, and more!)
 
Iolani Palace, situated in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu, is the only royal palace used as an official residence by a reigning monarch in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Two monarchs governed from ʻIolani Palace: King David Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani.
 
Restoration
Then Governor of Hawaiʻi, John A. Burns, oversaw the construction of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol directly behind ʻIolani Palace. When the new capitol building was completed in 1969, Governor Burns decided to vacate all government offices from ʻIolani Palace and undertake an ambitious restoration project. He envisioned the return of ʻIolani Palace to the people of Hawaiʻi in memory of the beloved royal family that had resided in it decades before. When restoration was completed, ʻIolani Palace was opened to the public in 1978. Today guided tours are given most mornings, and visitors can take individualized audio tours at their leisure. Special events are also held there.